Conveyancing Solicitor/Case Handler
$50,000–$50,000 year
On-siteGosforth, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Manage your own caseload of freehold and registered sale and purchase transactions, ensuring matters are handled promptly in line with service-level agreements. Supervise Conveyancing Assistants by reviewing sales files and signing off contracts, exchanges, and completions. Handle key stages of purchase transactions, including title approval, raising and resolving enquiries, and reporting to clients. Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, conduct regular file reviews, and act as the first point of contact for client and introducer complaints. This role is ideal for a skilled professional ready to take ownership of their caseload while mentoring junior team members. Sort Legal, part of Sort Group, is a trusted conveyancing specialist committed to providing efficient, high-quality services across all residential property transactions.
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of two years' experience handling your own caseload of freehold and registered sale and purchase transactions
- Strong knowledge of conveyancing regulations, including the CLC Code of Conduct, money laundering, and data protection laws
- Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise under pressure
- Strong IT skills and experience with case management systems
- A collaborative team player with an assertive, calm, and professional approach
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with leasehold, transfer of equity, and transactions involving existing mortgages
- Licensed Conveyancer or Solicitor qualification
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